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Runs Girls, Influencers to Pay Tax – FG

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has revealed that runs girls will pay tax in the new tax reform laws.
According to him, this is because the new tax reform laws make no distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sources of income.
The reforms, signed into law in June, consolidate four major legislations: the Nigerian Tax Act (NTA), the Nigerian Tax Administration Act (NTAA), the Nigerian Revenue Service (Establishment) Act (NRSEA), and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act (JRBEA)
The NRSEA and JRBEA will take effect on 26 June 2025, while the NTA and NTAA will commence on 1 January 2026.
Speaking during a “Tax Compliance and Planning” session hosted by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and streamed live on YouTube on 26 September, Oyedele stressed that anyone earning income from providing services would be required to pay tax.
 
“If someone is rendering a service, such a person will pay tax. There’s this extreme example that you probably should not even say in a church, but just to bring it home, if somebody is doing runs with girls. They go and look for men to sleep with. You know, that’s a service. They will pay tax on it. One thing about the tax law is that it does not separate whether what you are doing is legitimate. It doesn’t even ask you. It just asks you whether you have an income. Did you get it from renting a service or providing a good, you pay tax? So if you give upkeep to anyone, they’re free. They won’t pay tax.”
 
He added that the reforms also extend to social media influencers and Nigerians working remotely for foreign companies, especially those paid in foreign currency.
Oyedele, however, emphasized that the new laws are designed to ease the tax burden on 90 per cent of Nigerian workers, reflecting the government’s broader efforts to generate revenue amid dwindling oil income and growing fiscal pressures.
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BBNaija 10: Kola Serves Punishment For Revealing Red Telephone Conversation

Biggie has revealed the punishment Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Kola will serve for breaking one of the show’s core rules on confidentiality.

On Monday, Head of House Jason Jae relayed Big Brother’s verdict stating that Kola would be barred from speaking until further notice.
Big Brother added that he is only allowed to communicate through a writing pad during conversations.
The disciplinary action followed Kola’s decision to reveal details of a confidential red telephone conversation, despite being warned not to share its contents with fellow housemates.
The private call involved Agent X offering Kola a luxury manicure and pedicure session at the cost of ₦1 million, to be deducted from the grand prize.
Kola, however, declined the offer.
“Kola, you discussed part of your conversation on the red telephone despite being warned that you weren’t to discuss it with any of your fellow housemates during the course of your stay in Big Brother’s house.
 
“As punishment, you’re forbidden from speaking till further notice. For the duration of this punishment, you’re only to communicate by writing on the writing pad that Big Brother has provided, except when speaking to Big Brother.
 
“Each time you’re involved in a conversation, you have to write on the writing pad, and the housemate you’re addressing must read your words aloud before responding, and that has to continue for the duration of the conversation,” Big Brother said.
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I Can’t Be Sharing Money – Bovi Opens Up On Split With Basketmouth (Video)

Bovi, a popular Nigerian comedian, has finally opened up why he parted ways with Basketmouth.
Speaking in a viral interview on social media, Bovi reflected on his collaboration with Basketmouth, revealing that they parted ways due to his perception of financial independence.
While stating that he could no longer be sharing money with his colleagues after collaborations, Bovi noted that the decision has granted him the opportunity to grow financially.
 
“Basketmouth and I are cool. Nothing happened. Interests changed. I wanted to focus more and spend more time with my family, and also to elevate myself.
 
“I easily get bored doing something for too long, so I try something else. As you know, I went back to TV because I wanted to build my own brand. When I host shows at Eko Hotels, it fills up. So, why should I go and share money? Why should we be many doing one show?” he asked.
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Spotify Names Burna Boy Top Afrobeats Artist of The Year

Nigerian star, Burna Boy has been named number one Afrobeats artist of 2025 by streaming giant, Spotify.
This followed the release of Spotify’s list of 2025 Top Afrobeats Artists.
The list is entirely occupied by Nigerians, with Burna Boy as number one.
The platform ranked Rema as number two and Wizkid as number three.
Asake and Roc Nation’s latest signee, Ayra Starr complete the top 5.
Davido, who is widely regarded as one of the “Afrobeats Big 3” along with Wizkid and Burna Boy, was conspicuously missing from the list.
Spotify also released the list of the countries consuming Afrobeats the most in the year.
The United States topped the list, followed by Brazil, France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Nigeria.
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I’m Not An Only Child – Blaqbonez Celebrates Meeting His Step-Siblings For the First Time

Popular Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, known as Blaqbonez has finally met his German step-siblings for the first time.
This is as he noted that he’s not an only child.
Speaking about the meeting, the star described it as “the coolest thing ever.”
“Me and my siblings that I just met, the coolest thing ever. I’m really not an only child fr fr,” the excited rapper captioned a family photo he shared via his Instagram.
Recall that in 2024 Blaqbonez revealed that his dad abandoned both him and his mother since birth and relocated to Germany.
In January 2025, the 26-year-old rapper reunited with his estranged father.
Recently, he revealed plans to visit his dad and meet his step-siblings.
His meeting with his step-siblings has sparked excitement among his fans, who took to various social media platforms to congratulate him.
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The Narrative That Men Are Not important Is Dangerous – Seyi Shay Warns

Popular Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay, has kicked against those claiming that men are not important.
According to her, such a narrative is dangerous.
The music star claimed that a lot of women who have a father figure in their lives growing up are more stable with better values than the ones that don’t.
She noted that the narrative that “men are not important” is only a decoy to create more broken homes.
Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, she said, “Most women who have a father figure in thier lives are generally more stable. They had a lot more access to good education and good morals growing up than the ones that don’t.
 
“Also, there is a bar when they want to get married or when they chose male friends. All these narrative of men are not important is bullsh*t because that’s just an agenda for more divisions in our homes so that we can churn out more broken souls and more lost females and males.”
The 39-year-old singer said she is grateful she didn’t had a daughter in her 20s, stressing that she now has the experience and capacity to raise child better.
She explained that with her experience, she would be able to guide her daughter as not to make the same mistakes she made when it comes to men, friendship, and other endeavours.
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Federal Government Cancels 65th Independence Day Parade

The customary Independence Day parade earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 1 has been cancelled.
The parade had been organised in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th anniversary.
In a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, the government explained that the decision does not reduce the significance of the milestone, adding that other programmes lined up for the anniversary will still take place.
The statement also urged Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms, while expressing regret for any inconvenience the cancellation may cause.
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BBNaija 10: Jason Jae Emerges HOH For Final Week

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Jason Jae has been crowned as the Head of House, HOH, for the final week.
With the feat, he has now made history as both the first and last housemate to hold the coveted position this season.
Jason clinched the title on Monday after outperforming fellow finalists in the Head of House challenge.
As part of his benefits, he chose Sultana as his guest in the HOH lounge.
Big Brother announced Isabella and Imisi as the “house snails” of the week, a punishment handed down to the lowest-performing housemate.
Earlier in the season, Jason Jae became the first contestant to defend the title when Big Brother introduced a new twist.
He successfully held onto the position after defeating Sultana, Dede, Kuture, Rooboy, and Bright Morgan in the second round of the Head of House challenge.
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You Won’t Stop My Alert This Monday Morning – Regina Daniels Reacts to Backlash Over Husbands Are Useless Soundtrack

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has given a reply to Nigerians bashing her over a TikTok video of her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, with the controversial soundtrack, “husbands are useless.”
According to her, they won’t stop her Monday morning alert.
Recall that many had termed the choice of audio to the vidoe very disrespectful.
Reacting in a fresh post, Regina seemed amused at how people took it. She told her fans to “chill” while making it clear she was only trying to jump on the Mama G trend.
“Guys, guys, guys, how about now? Why are you attacking me like this? This video, if it wasn’t me, it would be normal, you people should talk true. I just wanted to do my Mama G song… All of you take waka!” she wrote playfully.
She also said jokingly that people should calm down and not get into her husband’s head.
Captioning the clip, Regina wrote:
“Abeg make this Una talk no too make my odogwu reason anything o… Una no go stop my alert this Monday morning ijn.”
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Mercy Eke Acquires Third Home in Lagos to Celebrate Her Birthday (Video)

Reality TV star Mercy Eke has celebrated her birthday in a grand way.
In a post on her Instagram, the reality star showed off her third home in Lagos to celebrate the special day.
Posting on social media, she revealed that she just acquired her third house in Ikoyi, Lagos.
“New home. This young girl from Imo State owns her third home in Lagos! What a journey, what a blessing. Thank you, Lord! Birthday is extra special!” she wrote.
In a heartfelt birthday message to herself, Mercy reflected on her resilience, growth, and faith through life’s challenges, saying: “From tough battles to quiet wins, I’ve grown stronger, wiser, and braver.”
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